Thelema Mountain Vineyards

The Mint Cabernet Sauvignon

9.149 ratings
9.04 pro ratings
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

8.8

Medium garnet red with bricking on the edges. Very stinky and savory on the nose with a little bit of a dry rub, mint, herbal and stony. Medium tannins (5.5/10) and solid acidity. Nice mouthfeel on the palate on the back end. Earthy characteristics, savory and red cherries. Needs a bit of time to beef up and open up. Medium bodied and medium plus finish. Drink till 2024.

Medium garnet red with bricking on the edges. Very stinky and savory on the nose with a little bit of a dry rub, mint, herbal and stony. Medium tannins (5.5/10) and solid acidity. Nice mouthfeel on the palate on the back end. Earthy characteristics, savory and red cherries. Needs a bit of time to beef up and open up. Medium bodied and medium plus finish. Drink till 2024.

Nov 8th, 2017
Chris Luke

As advertised mint out of the....

As advertised mint out of the....

Apr 6th, 2016
Peter Bourget

2007 Thelema "The Mint" Cabernet. Yep mint along with green pepper. An excellent wine but the last in my cellar.

2007 Thelema "The Mint" Cabernet. Yep mint along with green pepper. An excellent wine but the last in my cellar.

Sep 28th, 2013
Johan Smuts

Paired with Lamb Chops rubbed with a mint sauce

Paired with Lamb Chops rubbed with a mint sauce

Apr 7th, 2019
Scott Swiontek

My favorite wine in all of South Africa!

My favorite wine in all of South Africa!

Dec 12th, 2018
Ryan Mayes

Like Martha's Vineyard, subtle notes of mint and chocolate.

Like Martha's Vineyard, subtle notes of mint and chocolate.

Mar 6th, 2017
N R
9.1

Exceptionally fruity on both the nose and palate. Has aged very nicely. Could do with a few more years in the bottle...but why wait when it is so good? 😀

Exceptionally fruity on both the nose and palate. Has aged very nicely. Could do with a few more years in the bottle...but why wait when it is so good? 😀

Jan 23rd, 2017
Randall Rainosek

Wow just wow. Perfectly balanced with a menthol finish - but in a good way

Wow just wow. Perfectly balanced with a menthol finish - but in a good way

Jul 1st, 2016
Philip Faure

Superb.

Superb.

Dec 31st, 2015
Ntobeko Ntusi

A classic Cab Sav. Beautiful.

A classic Cab Sav. Beautiful.

Dec 22nd, 2015